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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: CORPORATE SERVICES
Ref No: SSC92/2019
Centre: Head Office Cedara
Salary Level: 15
SMS Package: R1 521 591 An all-inclusive salary package (level 15) is payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within three months from assumption of duty. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interests.
Requirements: • A post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Public
Administration (NQF 8) and a valid Driver's Licence. •Experience: 8-10 years Senior
Management experience in a corporate/ administration environment. Knowledge:
RSA Constitution, PSA, PSR, PFMA, LRA, EPMDS, BCEA, MISS, Project Management principles, Millennium Development Goals, Social Dynamics of KZN Communities, National and Provincial Practice Notes, PAIA, Service Delivery Frameworks, Treasury Regulations, PGDP, NDP. Promotion of Equality and Prevention of unfair Discrimination, National and International outlook, OHS Act, Skill Development Act •
Skills: Language, listening, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Leadership, time management, communication (written / verbal), conflict management, change management, ability to work under pressure, report writing, problem solving, self. Strategic planning, financial management and decision-making skills.
Key Performance Areas: Provide strategic leadership to the Branch. Manage human resource management and development services. Manage business support services. Manage legal services and intergovernmental and international relations. Manage resources of the Branch.
Enquiries Mr SD Sibande Tel: 033 3559 108
Post Chief Director: Business Support
Ref No SSC 93/2019
Centre : Head Office: Cedars
Salary Level: 14
SMS Package: R1 251 183 p.a. An all-inclusive salary package (level 14) is payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within three months from assumption of duty. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interests.
Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Management/ Administration (NOF
7) and a valid Driver's Licence. Experience: 5 years' relevant experience at Senior
Management Level • Knowledge: RSA Constitution, PSA, PSR, PFMA, LRA, EPMDS, BCEA, Project Management principles, National Skills Development, National and Provincial Practice Notes, PAIA, Service Delivery Frameworks, SCM Practices and Procedures, National Skills Accord, NDP. Promotion of Equality and Prevention of unfair Discrimination, Criminal Procedure Act, KZN Citizen' Charter and knowledge of Security Management • Skills: Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Organizational development, Leadership, Business Management, communication (written / verbal), change management, report writing, problem solving, self-discipline and ability to work under pressure, financial management and decision-making skills.
Key Performance Areas: Provide strategic leadership, advice and guidance to the Chief Directorate. Manage information communication technology (ICT) strategy and operations. Manage communication services. Manage integrated planning, policy, monitoring and evaluation. Manage the provisions of security services. Manage minor works, auxiliary and records management. Ensure strategy development for the chief directorate. Manage the resources of the chief directorate.
Enquiries: Mr GN Dlamini Tel: 033 3559 601
Post: Director: Agricultural Extension and Advisory Support Services
Ref No: SSC 94/ 2019
Centre: Cedara
Salary Level: 13
SMS Package: R1057, 326. An all-inclusive salary package is payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within three months from assumption of duties. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interest.
Requirements: A 4 year BSc Degree in Agricultural Sciences/ B. (Hon) Degree in Agriculture/ B Tech in Agriculture/ Public Administration/ Public Management/Business Management/ B (Hons) Degree in Institutional Agricultural extension is recommended and a valid driver's licence. Experience: -5 years middle management/ Senior Management experience in an agricultural environment. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of relevant legislative environment: RSA Constitution, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PSR, PSA, Financial management, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN, NDP, LRA, PAIA, EPMDS, Community Development, Public Participation, Community outreach, social dynamics of KZN Communities, Agricultural Policy Action Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, service delivery framework and Project Management Principles. Skills: Excellent communication, (written and verbal), innovative, good interpersonal relations, honesty, professionalism, integrity, honesty, time frame driven, decision making, Statistical, forecasting and strategic planning skills.
Key Performance Areas: Manage the development of crop, livestock and aquaculture production programmes. Manage the provision of extension methodology services. Manage the coordination and reporting of agricultural interventions. Manage the development and implementation of policies. Manage the resources of the directorate
Enquiries: Mr ZN Dlamini Tel: 033 3559 299
Post District Director: Agricultural Extension & Advisory Services x 5 posts
Centre: Amajuba (x1), Kingg Cetshwayo (x1), UMgungundlovu (x1), Umzinyathi (x1) Zululand (x1)
Ref No: NSC 25/2019
SMS Package: R1057, 326. An all-inclusive salary package payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within three (03) months from assumption of duty. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interest.
Requirements: A 4 year BSc Degree in Agricultural Sciences/ B. (Hon) Degree in Agriculture/ B Tech in Agriculture/ Public Administration/ Public Management/
Business Management and a valid driver's licence. Experience: A minimum of 5 yrs
Middle Management Service (MMS) experience in Agriculture. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of relevant legislative environment: RSA Constitution, PFMA, Treasury
Regulations, PSR, PSA, Financial management, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN
Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN, NDP, LRA, PAIA, EPMDS, Community
Development, Public Participation, Community outreach, social dynamics of KZN
Communities, Agricultural Policy Action Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, service delivery framework and Project Management Principles. Skills: Excellent communication, (written and verbal), innovative, good interpersonal relations, honesty, professionalism, integrity, honesty, time frame driven, decision making, Statistical, forecasting and strategic planning skills.
Key Performance Areas: Manage the provisions of agricultural extension and advisory services, facilitate the establishment of extension forums, evaluate and report on extension programmes. Manage District agricultural projects, establish and participate institutional structures for planning, implementation and coordination of agricultural projects. Manage the provisions of all agricultural specific interventions and engineering support and support land reform program. Development and implementation of policies, review and amend policies as and when required based on inputs from stakeholders. Manage the provisions of administration support to the
District (including veterinary services). Manage the resources of the Directorate.
Enquiries : Mr ZN Dlamini Tel: 033 3559 299
Post Legal Administration Officer
Ref No: SSC 98/ 2019
Centre : Legal Services - Cedars
Salary Grade: MR6
Salary • R473 820 p.a
Minimum Requirements: LLB Degree or equivalent qualification plus admission as an Attorney or Advocate and a valid driver's licence. Experience: At least 8 years' appropriate post qualification legal experience and Interpretation of Statutes. Knowledge: PSA, PSR, PFMA, RSA Constitution, Departmental business processes, Law of Contract and contract drafting. Legislative drafting, Procurement procedures in government, Human Resource Management policies and procedures, Civil Law and Labour law. Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures. Skills: Computer literacy, communication (written/verbal), collection of data and information, analytic skills, ability to translate information into knowledge for planning/ decision making or management reporting, ability to develop and coach others and constructively review the work of others to improve and advance the skills, contract and legislative drafting skills, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, research skills, planning and organizing skills, problem solving, negotiation skills, conflict management, strategy management and policy formulation, report writing and presentation skill.
Key Performance Areas: Negotiating, drafting and legal editing service to Agriculture and Rural Development in respect of contracts, legal tenders, agreements and legislation. Rendering legal advisory and legal support service to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the MEC. Assisting in legal actions by and against the Department and the MEC. Capacitating components on essential legislation.
Enquiries: Ms N Seegobin Tel: 033 343 9694
Key Performance Areas: Provide strategic leadership to the Branch. Manage human resource management and development services. Manage business support services. Manage legal services and intergovernmental and international relations. Manage resources of the Branch.
Enquiries Mr SD Sibande Tel: 033 3559 108
Post Chief Director: Business Support
Ref No SSC 93/2019
Centre : Head Office: Cedars
Salary Level: 14
SMS Package: R1 251 183 p.a. An all-inclusive salary package (level 14) is payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within three months from assumption of duty. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interests.
Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Management/ Administration (NOF
7) and a valid Driver's Licence. Experience: 5 years' relevant experience at Senior
Management Level • Knowledge: RSA Constitution, PSA, PSR, PFMA, LRA, EPMDS, BCEA, Project Management principles, National Skills Development, National and Provincial Practice Notes, PAIA, Service Delivery Frameworks, SCM Practices and Procedures, National Skills Accord, NDP. Promotion of Equality and Prevention of unfair Discrimination, Criminal Procedure Act, KZN Citizen' Charter and knowledge of Security Management • Skills: Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Organizational development, Leadership, Business Management, communication (written / verbal), change management, report writing, problem solving, self-discipline and ability to work under pressure, financial management and decision-making skills.
Key Performance Areas: Provide strategic leadership, advice and guidance to the Chief Directorate. Manage information communication technology (ICT) strategy and operations. Manage communication services. Manage integrated planning, policy, monitoring and evaluation. Manage the provisions of security services. Manage minor works, auxiliary and records management. Ensure strategy development for the chief directorate. Manage the resources of the chief directorate.
Enquiries: Mr GN Dlamini Tel: 033 3559 601
Post: Director: Agricultural Extension and Advisory Support Services
Ref No: SSC 94/ 2019
Centre: Cedara
Salary Level: 13
SMS Package: R1057, 326. An all-inclusive salary package is payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within three months from assumption of duties. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interest.
Requirements: A 4 year BSc Degree in Agricultural Sciences/ B. (Hon) Degree in Agriculture/ B Tech in Agriculture/ Public Administration/ Public Management/Business Management/ B (Hons) Degree in Institutional Agricultural extension is recommended and a valid driver's licence. Experience: -5 years middle management/ Senior Management experience in an agricultural environment. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of relevant legislative environment: RSA Constitution, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PSR, PSA, Financial management, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN, NDP, LRA, PAIA, EPMDS, Community Development, Public Participation, Community outreach, social dynamics of KZN Communities, Agricultural Policy Action Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, service delivery framework and Project Management Principles. Skills: Excellent communication, (written and verbal), innovative, good interpersonal relations, honesty, professionalism, integrity, honesty, time frame driven, decision making, Statistical, forecasting and strategic planning skills.
Key Performance Areas: Manage the development of crop, livestock and aquaculture production programmes. Manage the provision of extension methodology services. Manage the coordination and reporting of agricultural interventions. Manage the development and implementation of policies. Manage the resources of the directorate
Enquiries: Mr ZN Dlamini Tel: 033 3559 299
Post District Director: Agricultural Extension & Advisory Services x 5 posts
Centre: Amajuba (x1), Kingg Cetshwayo (x1), UMgungundlovu (x1), Umzinyathi (x1) Zululand (x1)
Ref No: NSC 25/2019
SMS Package: R1057, 326. An all-inclusive salary package payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within three (03) months from assumption of duty. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interest.
Requirements: A 4 year BSc Degree in Agricultural Sciences/ B. (Hon) Degree in Agriculture/ B Tech in Agriculture/ Public Administration/ Public Management/
Business Management and a valid driver's licence. Experience: A minimum of 5 yrs
Middle Management Service (MMS) experience in Agriculture. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of relevant legislative environment: RSA Constitution, PFMA, Treasury
Regulations, PSR, PSA, Financial management, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN
Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN, NDP, LRA, PAIA, EPMDS, Community
Development, Public Participation, Community outreach, social dynamics of KZN
Communities, Agricultural Policy Action Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, service delivery framework and Project Management Principles. Skills: Excellent communication, (written and verbal), innovative, good interpersonal relations, honesty, professionalism, integrity, honesty, time frame driven, decision making, Statistical, forecasting and strategic planning skills.
Key Performance Areas: Manage the provisions of agricultural extension and advisory services, facilitate the establishment of extension forums, evaluate and report on extension programmes. Manage District agricultural projects, establish and participate institutional structures for planning, implementation and coordination of agricultural projects. Manage the provisions of all agricultural specific interventions and engineering support and support land reform program. Development and implementation of policies, review and amend policies as and when required based on inputs from stakeholders. Manage the provisions of administration support to the
District (including veterinary services). Manage the resources of the Directorate.
Enquiries : Mr ZN Dlamini Tel: 033 3559 299
Post Legal Administration Officer
Ref No: SSC 98/ 2019
Centre : Legal Services - Cedars
Salary Grade: MR6
Salary • R473 820 p.a
Minimum Requirements: LLB Degree or equivalent qualification plus admission as an Attorney or Advocate and a valid driver's licence. Experience: At least 8 years' appropriate post qualification legal experience and Interpretation of Statutes. Knowledge: PSA, PSR, PFMA, RSA Constitution, Departmental business processes, Law of Contract and contract drafting. Legislative drafting, Procurement procedures in government, Human Resource Management policies and procedures, Civil Law and Labour law. Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures. Skills: Computer literacy, communication (written/verbal), collection of data and information, analytic skills, ability to translate information into knowledge for planning/ decision making or management reporting, ability to develop and coach others and constructively review the work of others to improve and advance the skills, contract and legislative drafting skills, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, research skills, planning and organizing skills, problem solving, negotiation skills, conflict management, strategy management and policy formulation, report writing and presentation skill.
Key Performance Areas: Negotiating, drafting and legal editing service to Agriculture and Rural Development in respect of contracts, legal tenders, agreements and legislation. Rendering legal advisory and legal support service to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the MEC. Assisting in legal actions by and against the Department and the MEC. Capacitating components on essential legislation.
Enquiries: Ms N Seegobin Tel: 033 343 9694
DIRECTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with at least two referees. Certified copies (Not copies of certified copies) of all educational qualifications including Metric Certificate and supporting documents (Identity documents, Drivers Licence etc.) must also be submitted with your application.
Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
NB: Late, faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
NOTE: All applications must quote the correct reference and post numbers and if more than one post is being applied for, separate applications are required. It will be required of the successful candidate to undergo an appropriate security clearance.
Applicants must please note that they may be required to show proof of original qualifications during selection process. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Short listed candidates for SMS post will undergo practical assessment as per DPSA directive Applications will not be acknowledged due to the large volume of applications received and should you not receive a response within 60 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Applications to be submitted (posted or hand delivered) to The Acting Read of Department
All reference numbers must be submitted to the prescribed address as follows:
SSC South Service Centre
Private Bag X 6006
Hilton, 3245
NSC
North Service Centre
Private Bag X1048
Richards Bay, 3900
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN
IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES.
The Department of Agriculture Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of representative.
"The Department supports people with disabilities"
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.
CLOSING DATE: 24 December 2019